The 3 Historical Tours in St Lucia That Earn Their Price

1.Historical 18th Century Estate Tour with Coconut Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $12Our pick

At Morne Coubaril Estate near Soufriere, a local guide leads you through replica 18th-century huts, gardens, medicinal plants, the Monplaisir house and working demonstrations. Taste coconut water, cocoa and fresh cane juice, and watch skilled hands open coconuts and process cacao.

“Our tour started off with a delicious creole chicken lunch in the restaurant. After lunch we had a guided tour of the plantation, with the friendly and helpful guide showing us the recreated workers village and providing much detail. We saRead more”

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2.Nature & Historical Horseback Riding Tours St. Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $120

Ride from Cap Estate toward Fond d’Or Bay with guides such as Jhudai, Paul, or Rohan. Expect banana plantations, rainforest, rocky trails, historic sugar works, wildlife, and an Atlantic beach stop with time to swim and enjoy coconut water.

“Fantastic horseback riding tour! Enjoyed every minute! My husband and I cruise yearly and always try to take a horseback riding on the beach excursion. Sometimes, the cruise line does not offer such excursions, or we find a better offer through Viator which we have used on several occasions and has never proven to be a disappointment. This tour, was amazing. We were picked up at the cruise port, our driver was prompt and courteous. He provided history of the island, pointed out important things and views and stopped for us to get pictures a few times. Once at the stable, we were greeted warmly by the staff. Most were…”

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3.Essence of St Lucia Heritage Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $85Top rated

Walk Greenwood Terrace with guides such as Sherwin Williams, William, or Cion, learning about more than 300 flowering plants and traditional remedies. Visit the medicinal garden and mini museum, then sample local sweets, fruit, delicacies, and rum. Hotel and cruise-port transfers are included.

“All of it. The tour guide, the history lesson, the people and lunch. It was a very good experience from beginning to end.”

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